quell

动词

1. 1

   镇压、平定、弭平

   Extra police were sent in to quell the riots downtown.

   警方加派人力进驻，以镇压市区的暴动。

2. 2

   平息、消除、缓解

   The mayor's statement did little to quell public anger.

   市长的声明几乎无法平息民众的怒火。

3. 3

   压抑、克制用于情绪

   She tried to quell the panic rising in her chest.

   她试图压抑胸口涌上来的恐慌。